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Important Features
• High full-load energy efficiency reduces both operating and life-cycle costs.
• Symbio™ 800 controls enable:
– Access to inputs and operating information via the LCD touch-screen display.
– Interoperability with LonMark®, BACnet®, and Modbus® communications.
– Job-specific communication options that allow greater reporting flexibility.
• Improved start-up temperature capabilities and reduced sensitivity to condenser water temperatures
alleviate the most common start-up concerns.
The industrial-grade design of the helical-rotary chiller is ideal for both industrial and commercial
markets, in applications such as office buildings, hospitals, schools, retail buildings, and industrial
facilities. The linear unloading compressor, wide operating temperature range, advanced controls,
electronic expansion valve, short anti-recycle timers, and high efficiencies mean that this Trane chiller is
the perfect choice for tight temperature control in almost any application temperatures, and under widely
varying loads.
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whole or in part without written permission. Trane reserves the right to revise this publication at any
time, and to make changes to its content without obligation to notify any person of such revision or
change.
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Revision History
• Updated Application Versatility and High Performance topic and Simple, Economical Installation
topic in the Features and Benefits chapter.
• Updated the Condenser Water Temperatures section, Series Chiller Arrangements image, and Heat
Recovery image in the Application Considerations chapter.
• Updated the Model Number Descriptions chapter.
• Updated the General Data chapter.
• Removed the Electrical Connections chapter.
• Updated the Service Clearance section in the Dimensions and Weights chapter.
• Updated the Unit Controls, Electrical Options, and Controls Options section in the Mechanical
Specifications chapter.
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Table of Contents
Features and Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Application Versatility and High Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Simple, Economical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
State-of-the-Art, Precision Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Reliability and Ease of Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operating and Life Cycle Cost-Effectiveness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Design Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Application Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Condenser Water Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Variable Evaporator Flow and Short Evaporator Water Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Series Chiller Arrangements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dry Cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Heat Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Water Treatment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Water Pumps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Acoustic Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Model Number Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Unit Model Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
AdaptiView™ TD7 Operator Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
System Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Standard Units with Wye-Delta Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Units with AFD Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Certified AHRI Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Compressor and Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Unit-Mounted Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Evaporator and Condenser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Refrigerant Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Oil Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Unit Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Electrical Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Control Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Other Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Features and Benefits
Application Versatility and High Performance
• Optional AdaptiSpeed™ technology assures optimal performance at all operating conditions.
– Adaptive Frequency™ Drive – Soft start provided as standard to reduce power in-rush at start-
up.
• Screw compressor technology and the electronic expansion valve provide reliable performance in
an expanded range of operating temperatures.
• Tight water temperature control extends to operation of multiple chillers in parallel or series
configurations, offering further system design flexibility for maximum efficiency.
• Evaporator piping water volumes can be as small as two minutes of loop time minimizing the need
for buffer tank capacity.
• Extensive information on professional design selection and layout is available in a highly readable,
electronic format.
• Industrial / Low Temperature Process Cooling – Excellent operating temperature range and
precise control capabilities enable tight control with single chiller or series configuration.
• Thermal energy storage – Utilities and owners benefit from reduced cooling energy cost. The
Optimus™ chiller’s dual setpoint control and industry leading energy storage efficiency assures
reliable operation and superior system efficiency. Trane’s partnership with CALMAC® brings a
proven track record of successful installations across many markets; from churches and schools to
sky scrapers and office buildings.
• Heat Recovery – Minimizes operating costs for the chilled water plant and boiler/hot water heater,
while providing consistent dehumidification.
• Rapid Restart™ capability minimizes downtime.
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Features and Benefits
– Enhanced flow management provides unmatched system performance in variable flow water
systems.
• Adaptive Control™ keeps the chiller running in extreme conditions.
– Tight set point control.
– Graphical trending.
– Maximized chiller update.
• BACnet®, Modbus™, LonTalk® communications capability provides excellent, trouble-free
interoperability.
• Generic Building Automation System points are available for easy access to operational information.
• Advanced design enables chilled water temperature control to +/- 0.5°F (0.28°C) for flow changes
up to 10 percent per minute, plus handling of flow changes up to 30 percent per minute for comfort
cooling.
• Two-minute stop-to-start and five-minute start-to-start anti-recycle timer allows tight chilled water
temperature control in constant or transient low-load applications.
Design Capabilities
Design capabilities includes:
• Variable-primary flow.
• Series chiller arrangements for evaporator and/or condenser.
• Low evaporator and condenser flow enabling deeper flow turndown and pump energy savings.
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Application Considerations
Condenser Water Temperatures
With the model RTHD chiller, condenser head pressure control at unit start is necessary only if the
leaving condenser water temperature does not result in a unit pressure differential above a set minimum
within a given time period. When needed, a variety of system implementation options are available to
control the unit operating conditions for the purpose of refrigerant differential pressure control.
When the application requires start-up temperatures below the prescribed minimums, a variety of
system implementation options are available. Here are two recommended methods to control the unit
operating conditions for the purpose of refrigerant differential pressure control.
1. Condenser Entering Water Temperature Control
• Tower bypass may also be a valid control method if the chiller temperature requirements can be
maintained and the loop is small.
2. Condenser Water Flow Control
• To control a 2-way or 3-way valve, select the Condenser Regulating Valve Control option for the
Symbio™ 800 controls. This option enables the Symbio 800 controls to send an analog
electronic signal for opening and closing the valve as necessary to maintain chiller differential
refrigerant pressure.
The minimum acceptable refrigerant pressure differential between condenser and evaporator is 23 psid
(158.6 kPa) at all load conditions in order to ensure adequate oil circulation. The condenser and
evaporator pressure differential must be 15 psid (103.4 kPa) within 2 minutes of start up. This equates
to the condenser leaving water temperature being 14°F (7.8°C) higher than evaporator leaving water
temperature within 2 minutes of start-up at typical operating conditions.
Trane chillers start and operate successfully and reliably over a range of load conditions with controlled
condenser pressure. Reducing the condenser water temperature is an effective method of lowering
chiller power input required, but the ideal temperature for optimizing total system power consumption
will depend on the overall system dynamics. From a system perspective, some improvements in chiller
efficiency may be offset by the increased tower fan and pumping costs required to achieve the lower
tower temperatures. Contact your local Trane systems solution provider for more information on
optimizing system performance.
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Application Considerations
Chiller 2 Chiller 1
Setpoint = 42°F (5.6°C) Setpoint = 42°F (5.6°C)
Variable 42°F
58°F depending (5.6°C)
(14.4°C)
on load
Bypass
Valve
Dry Cooler
The RTHD can be used with dry coolers. Generally this application is selected to minimize the spread of
airborne contaminates associated with open tower systems. In addition, other drawbacks of cooling
towers are avoided: water consumption, production of vapor, need of water treatment, etc. Another
benefit of dry coolers is the ability to operate in low ambient conditions. With the use of a third party heat
exchanger this design can also be used to provide free cooling to the chilled water loop during cold
weather.
Heat Recovery
At a time when energy costs are high and continue to rise, reducing energy usage has become
increasingly important and in some instances required by building energy codes. By using a RTHD
chiller with heat recovery, utilization of energy can be improved by using heat from the condenser that
would otherwise be wasted. Leaving condenser water control option provides the ability to control the
heating setpoint up to 114°F (45.56°C) for R134a and 111°F (43.88°C) for R513A.
The use of heat recovery should be considered in any building with simultaneous heating and cooling
requirements or in facilities where heat can be stored and used at a later time. Buildings with high year-
round internal cooling loads are excellent opportunities for heat recovery. Heat recovery can be
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Application Considerations
accomplished with the RTHD by recovering heat from the water leaving the standard condenser and
using it in conjunction with a third party heat exchanger.
RA Air handler
SA
OA
Water Treatment
The use of untreated or improperly treated water in chillers may result in scaling, erosion, corrosion, and
algae or slime buildup. It is recommended that the services of a qualified water treatment specialist be
engaged to determine what treatment, if any, is advisable.
Water Pumps
Where noise limitation and vibration-free operation are important, customers can use 1750-rpm (60 Hz)
[1450-rpm (50 Hz)] pumps. Specifying or using fixed speed 3600-rpm (60 Hz) [3000-rpm (50 Hz)]
condenser water and chilled water pumps should be avoided, because such pumps may operate with
objectionable levels of noise and vibration. It is beneficial to use variable speed water pumps to turn the
system into one that uses a lower flow rate some of the time, and a higher flow rate at other times. This
strategy is commonly referred to as variable water flow. Trane chiller controls can work in harmony with
a building automation system to adjust cooling tower fan speed, water pump speed and chiller speed
simultaneously to result in the chiller system working as a whole at the most efficient operating point.
Note: The chilled water pump must not be used to stop the chiller.
Acoustic Considerations
For chiller sound ratings, installation tips, and considerations on chiller location, pipe isolation, etc., refer
to the Water-Cooled Chillers Sound Ratings and Installation Guide.
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Model Number Descriptions
Unit Model Number
Digit 1, 2, 3, 4 — Chiller Model Digit 14, 15 — Evaporator Digit 23 — Condenser Tube Type
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Model Number Descriptions
Digit 34 — Safety Devices Digit 44 — Max RLA (Starter) Digit 49 — External Base Loading
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General Data
Table 1. General data
Unit Configuration(a)
Description Units
B1B1B1 B1C1D1 B2B2B2 B2C2D2 C1D5E4 C1D6E5 C1E1F1 C2D3E3
General
AFD with R513A gal 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 9.0 9.0 9.9 9.0
Oil Charge
L 25.7 25.7 25.7 25.7 34.2 34.2 37.8 34.2
Evaporator
gal 41 55 45 58 52 45 82 78
Water Storage
L 155 208 170 220 197 170 310 295
in 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Connection size
mm 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
in 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 8
Connection size
mm 150 150 150 150 200 200 200 200
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General Data
in - - - - - - - -
Connection size
mm - - - - - - - -
gpm - - - - - - - -
4-pass Min Flow - Water
l/s - - - - - - - -
gpm - - - - - - - -
Maximum Flow
l/s - - - - - - - -
in 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 8
Connection size
mm 150 150 150 150 200 200 200 200
gal 28 31 29 34 32 29 60 47
Water Storage
L 106 117 110 129 121 110 226 178
AFD with R513A gal 9.0 10.8 8.6 9.9 12.2 12.2 8.6 9.9
Oil Charge
L 34.2 41.0 32.4 37.8 45.9 45.9 32.4 37.8
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in 8 10 8 10 - - 8 10
Connection size
mm 200 250 200 250 - - 200 250
in 8 8 8 8 10 10 8 8
Connection size
mm 200 200 200 200 250 250 200 200
in - - - - 8 8 - -
Connection size
mm - - - - 200 200 - -
in 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Connection size
mm 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
gal 32 61 44 57 79 91 47 61
Water Storage
L 121 231 166 216 299 344 178 231
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General Data
General
AFD with R134a gal 13.5 13.5 9.5 11 13.5 9.5 11 13.5 13.5
Oil Charge
L 51 51 36 42 51 36 42 51 51
AFD with R513A gal 12.2 12.2 8.6 9.9 12.2 8.6 9.9 12.2 12.2
Oil Charge
L 45.9 45.9 32.4 37.8 45.9 32.4 37.8 45.9 45.9
Evaporator
in - - 8 10 - 8 10 - -
Connection size
mm - - 200 250 - 200 250 - -
in 10 10 8 8 10 8 8 10 10
Connection size
mm 250 250 200 200 250 200 200 250 250
gpm 550 622 300 404 550 300 404 550 622
3-pass Min Flow - Water
l/s 35 39 19 25 35 19 25 35 39
gpm 2413 2732 1320 1780 2413 1320 1780 2413 2732
Maximum Flow
l/s 152 172 83 112 152 83 112 152 172
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General Data
in 8 8 - - 8 - - 8 8
Connection size
mm 200 200 - - 200 - - 200 200
in 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Connection size
mm 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
gal 79 97 47 61 79 47 61 79 97
Water Storage
L 299 367 178 231 299 178 231 299 367
gpm 444 589 316 385 444 316 385 444 589
Min Flow - Water
l/s 28 37 20 24 28 20 24 28 37
gpm 530 710 380 460 530 380 460 530 710
Min Flow -
Freeze Inhibitor l/s 33 45 24 29 33 24 29 33 45
gpm 1960 2600 1390 1700 1960 1390 1700 1960 2600
Max Flow
l/s 124 164 88 107 124 88 107 124 164
Notes:
1. If oil cooler is installed (model number digit 30 = C), add 0.3 gal (1L) to oil charge value given for B compressor family units. Add 1.0 gal (4L) for all other units.
2. See unit submittal or Trane Select Assist (TSA) report for design/selected minimum flows.
(a) Unit configuration digits 1, 2 - compressor code (also shown in unit model number digits 6, 7); digits 3, 4 - evaporator code (unit model number digits 14, 15); digits 5, 6 -
condenser code (unit model number digits 21, 22).
(b) If oil cooler is installed, add 0.3 gal (1L) to oil charge value given for B compressor family units. Add 1.0 gal (4L) for all other units.
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Controls
AdaptiView™ TD7 Operator Interface
The standard AdaptiView™ TD7 display provided with the Symbio™ 800 controller features a 7-inch
LCD touch-screen, allowing access to all operational inputs and outputs. This is an advanced interface
that allows the user to access any important information concerning setpoints, active temperatures,
modes, electrical data, pressure, and diagnostics. It uses full text display available in 27 languages.
System Integration
Tracer SC
The Tracer® SC system controller acts as the central coordinator for all individual equipment devices on
a Tracer® building automation system. The Tracer®SC scans all unit controllers to update information
and coordinate building control, including building subsystems such as VAV and chiller water systems.
With this system option, the full breadth of Trane’s HVAC and controls experience are applied to offer
solutions to many facility issues. The LAN allows building operators to manage these varied
components as one system from any personal computer with web access. The benefits of this system
are:
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Controls
• Improved usability with automatic data collection, enhanced data logging, easier to create graphics,
simpler navigation, pre-programmed scheduling, reporting, and alarm logs.
• Flexible technology allows for system sizes from 30 to 120 unit controllers with any combination of
LonTalk® or BACnet® unit controllers.
• LEED certification through site commissioning report, energy data collection measurement,
optimizing energy performance, and maintaining indoor air quality.
Energy savings programs include: fan pressure optimization, ventilation reset, and chiller plant control
(adds and subtracts chillers to meet cooling loads).
Hardwire Points
Microcomputer controls allow simple interface with other control systems, such as time clocks, building
automation systems, and ice storage systems via hardwire points. This means you have the flexibility to
meet job requirements while not having to learn a complicated control system.
Remote devices are wired from the control panel to provide auxiliary control to a building automation
system. Inputs and outputs can be communicated via a typical 4–20 mA electrical signal, an equivalent
2–10 Vdc signal, or by utilizing contact closures.
This setup has the same features as a stand-alone water chiller, with the possibility of having additional
optional features:
• Ice making control.
• External chilled water setpoint, external demand limit setpoint.
• Chilled water temperature reset.
• Programmable relays - available outputs are: alarm-latching, alarm-auto reset, general alarm-
warning, chiller limit mode, compressor running, and Tracer® control.
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Controls
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Electrical
Standard Units with Wye-Delta Starter
See “Electrical Data Table Information,” p. 21. Electrical component sizing should be based on actual
jobsite operating conditions. This factor can be obtained through the use of TOPSS™.
Table 4. Compressor motor electrical data (60 Hz) — standard units (wye-delta starter)
RLA @ LRA LRA
Compressor Code(a) Voltage(b) Max kW
Max kW(c) (Wye) (Delta)
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Electrical
Electrical Connections
Table 6. Electrical connections
Lug Size(a)
Starter Panel Connection Selection RLA
L1-L3 (Each Phase)
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Dimensions and Weights
Unit Dimensions — Standard (Wye-Delta Starter)
Note: Dimensions are based on 3 Pass Evap/2 Pass Cond and LH/LH water connections.
Figure 1. BBB configuration
OUT
IN IN
COND EVAP
OUT
EVAPORATOR
CONDENSER
EVAPORATOR
OIL SUMP
0.08 [2 mm]
10.23 [260 mm]
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Dimensions and Weights
IN IN
COND EVAP
OUT
EVAPORATOR
CONDENSER
OIL SUMP
EVAPORATOR
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Dimensions and Weights
OUT
IN IN
COND EVAP
OUT
EVAPORATOR
OIL SUMP
EVAPORATOR
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Dimensions and Weights
OUT
IN IN
COND EVAP
OUT
EVAPORATOR
CONDENSER
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Dimensions and Weights
OUT
IN
IN
COND EVAP
OUT
EVAPORATOR
IN
CONDENSER
OIL SUMP
EVAPORATOR
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Dimensions and Weights
IN
IN
COND EVAP
OUT
EVAPORATOR
IN
CONDENSER
OIL SUMP
EVAPORATOR
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Dimensions and Weights
Note: Dimensions vary with AFD frame size. D1H frame size used on units with model number digit 44 = V, W, X, 2, 3, 4, G, H or J. D2H frame size used with model
number digit 44 = Y, Z, 1, 5, 6, 7, K, L, M or N.
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Dimensions and Weights
Service Clearances
Notes:
• Required vertical clearance above unit is 36-inch (914 mm). There should be no piping or
conduit located over the compressor motor.
• Maximum clearances are given. Some units configurations may require less clearance than
others in the same category.
• If the room configuration requires a variance to the clearance dimensions, contact your
Trane sales office representative.
Figure 8. Service clearances
3’-0” (914 mm)
Service Clearance 3’-0” (914mm)
Service Clearance
Tube Removal
Clearance
(Either End)
3’-0” (914mm)
EDE, DDE, CDE, BBB: Service Clearance
108” (2743mm) (Opposite
Tube Removal)
EFF, DFF, CEF, BCD:
126” (3200mm)
Unit Weights
Table 9. Weights — standard units (wye-delta starter)
Shipping Weight Operating Weight
Unit Configuration(a)
lbs kg lbs kg
B1B1B1 9292 4215 9867 4476
B1C1D1 9837 4462 10554 4787
B2B2B2 9402 4265 10019 4545
B2C2D2 9953 4515 10653 4832
C1D5E4 12973 5884 13673 6202
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Mechanical Specifications
General
Exposed metal surfaces are painted with air-dry beige, direct-to-metal, single-component paint. Each
unit ships with full operating charges of refrigerant and oil. Molded elastomeric isolation pads are
supplied for placement under all support points.
Unit-Mounted Starter
The unit is supplied with a UL 1995 indoor type enclosure with top power-wiring access and three
phase, solid-state overload protection. The starter is factory-mounted and fully pre-wired to the
compressor motor and control panel. A factory-installed, factory-wired 600 VA control power transformer
provides all unit control power (120 Vac secondary) and Symbio™ 800 module power (24 Vac
secondary). Optional power line connections include circuit breaker, high fault panel with circuit breaker,
or mechanical, non-fused disconnect.
Refrigerant Circuit
Each unit has a single refrigerant circuit. Each refrigerant circuit includes optional compressor suction
and discharge service valves, removable core filter, charging port, and sight glass. An electronically
controlled expansion valve is provided to maintain variable capacity modulation over the entire building
load and maintain proper refrigerant flow.
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Oil Management
The unit is configured with an oil management system that ensures proper oil circulation throughout the
unit. Key components include oil separator, oil filter, oil sump, and oil sump heater. An optional oil cooler
is installed when the unit is used for high condensing temperature or low evaporator temperature
conditions.
Unit Controls
All unit controls are housed in an outdoor rated weather enclosure with removable plates to allow for
customer connection of power wiring and remote interlocks. All controls, including sensors, are factory
mounted and tested prior to shipment.
Microcomputer controls provide all control functions including start-up and shutdown, leaving chilled
water temperature control, evaporator flow proving, compressor staging and speed control, electronic
expansion valve modulation.
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available with a single key press, as well as diagnostics annunciation and date and time stamped
diagnostic history. The color display is fully outdoor rated, and can be viewed in full daylight without
opening any control panel doors.
Standard power connections include main three phase power to the compressors, condenser fans and
control power transformer and optional connections are available for the 115 volt/60 Hz single phase
power for the thermostatically controlled evaporator heaters for freeze protection.
• Outdoor capable:
– UV Resistant Touchscreen
– -40°C to 70°C Operating Temperature
– IP56 rated (Power Jets of Water from all directions)
• RoHS Compliant
• UL 916 Listed
• CE Certification
• Emissions: EN55011 (Class B)
• Immunity: EN61000 (Industrial)
• Display:
– 7-inch diagonal
– 800x480 pixels.
– TFT LCD @ 600 nits brightness
– 16 bit color graphic display
• Display Features:
– Alarms
– Reports
– Unit Settings
– Display Settings
• Graphing
• Global Application with Support for 27 Languages
Quality Assurance
The quality management system applied by Trane has been subject to independent third-party
assessment and approval to ISO 9001-2015. The products described in this catalog are designed,
manufactured and tested in accordance with the approved system requirements described in the Trane
Quality Manual.
Electrical Options
Adaptive Frequency™ Drive
Trane’s Adaptive Frequency Drive (AFD) technology for controlling the compressors is available as an
option on RTHD chillers. AFD is a family of adaptive frequency drives specifically designed for Trane
water chillers. AFD incorporates the Trane communication protocol enabling seamless integration with
the unit controller. AFD data such as drive status, temperatures, modes and diagnostic information are
accessible to the unit controller and through the Tracer® TU service tool.
AFD contains technology that enables the drive to last the life time of the chiller and with less down time.
The technology enables operation on various power systems including alternative energy sources. AFD
will protect itself and the compressor motor from over current, low or high line voltage, phase loss,
incoming phase imbalance, and over temperature due to loss of drive cooling or loss of panel
ventilation.
AFD incorporates improved serviceability and troubleshooting tools to identify the issue quickly and get
the chiller back up and running. All AFD control circuits are powered with class 2 low voltage —separate
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from main power allowing service on the controls with the panel door open. Additionally, the main
electronic control modules can be serviced with the standard Trane screw driver. The AFD further
incorporates another Trane service tool to allow for firmware upgrades through Tracer TU.
Wye-Delta Starter
This option provides a reduced-inrush, unit mounted starter with a UL 1995 enclosure.
Circuit Breaker
A molded case standard interrupting capacity circuit breaker, factory pre-wired with terminal block
power connections and equipped with a lockable external operator handle, is available to disconnect the
chiller from main power.
Non-Fused Disconnect
A non-fused molded case disconnect switch, factory pre-wired with terminal block power connections
and equipped with a lockable external operator handle, is available to disconnect the chiller from main
power.
Under/Over-Voltage Protection
Unit receives protection against variations in voltage (current lag and spike protection is standard).
Energy Meter
Energy meter capable of measuring line current by phase, average current, voltage by phase, average
voltage, frequency, unit power consumption, reactive and apparent power, and power factor.
Control Options
Wireless Communication Interface
• WiFi® module is a wireless interface option to service technician to connect the chiller to the service
tool interface.
• LTE modem is a wireless interface option to allow the chiller to pass performance and diagnostic
information to Trane Intelligent Services without the need for an internal network.
• Air-Fi® module is a wireless interface option to connect the chiller to a Trane Tracer® system.
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External Current-Limiting
External current-limit setpoint is communicated to a factory-installed, tested interface board through a 2-
10 Vdc or 4-20 mA signal.
Programmable Relays
Predefined, factory-installed, programmable relays allow the operator to select four relay outputs.
Available outputs are: Alarm-Latching, Alarm-Auto Reset, General Alarm, Warning, Chiller Limit Mode,
Compressor Running, Head Pressure Relief Request, and Tracer Control.
Other Options
Condenser Copper Tubes
Externally fined and internally enhanced copper tubes are available with 0.025-inch or 0.028-inch.
Insulation
The evaporator, water boxes, suction line, and motor housing are covered with factory installed 0.75
inch (19.05 mm) insulation. Factory installed foam insulation is used on the liquid level sensor and
thermosyphone oil return BPHE assembly (with its associated piping).
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Nitrogen Charge
Unit is shipped with an optional nitrogen-holding charge in lieu of refrigerant.
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